Gaining his name from his hands that shake "like the beating of the wings of an imprisoned bird," Biddlebaum left Pennsylvania to avoid a lynching after being unjustly accused of molesting one of his students. ... "Paper Pills" retells the story of Dr. ... Occasionally, however, the old doctor would emblematically throw his paper balls at other people, expressing his desire to communicate, while mocking his inability to do so. ... Furious, she begins to formulate a plot to kill her husband as vengeance for attempting to become closer to George than she is. ... This cycle is seen in Elizabeth&#...

• Word Count: 1325
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In this story, Huitzitzilin deals with wanting to share the story of her life and to reveal the truth of the Spaniards conquest and having to stick to the confession standards and practices. ... I also remember that when Huitzitzilin confessed to having killed Captain Ovando the priest was confused about whether Huitzitzilin had to be punished; however when Huitzitzilin mentions about how Spaniards killed thousands of people father Benito does not even think or reflect of whether the Spaniards were punished or not yet continues to force his religious beliefs on her. ... This taught me a lesson...

• Word Count: 1163
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As in any great tragedy, the story of Oedipus is rife with heartbreaking irony. ... From the beginning of the story, it is evident that Oedipus believes himself to be wise and firmly in control of himself and his surroundings. ... Oedipus' wife Jokasta attempts to reintroduce logic into the situation and tells Oedipus the story of her own "failed" prophecy in the attempt to reassure him. ... In relief, he mocks the gods and says to Jokasata, "Why should we scour Pythian smoke or fear birds shrieking overhead? If signs like these had been telling the truth I would have kil...

• Word Count: 1443
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ... Love is firstly portrayed as fickle and misleading, in the story of Stanley's great -great grandfather Elya, then as passionate and binding, in the story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... Finally, race is referred to chiefly in the aside story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... A student should recognise the morals within the story and understand the message portrayed at the end. ...

• Word Count: 1943
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ... Love is firstly portrayed as fickle and misleading, in the story of Stanley's great -great grandfather Elya, then as passionate and binding, in the story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... Finally, race is referred to chiefly in the aside story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... A student should recognise the morals within the story and understand the message portrayed at the end. ...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate